*ESSENTIAL QUESTION*
How would you compare (similarities) and contrast (differences) the government, economy, conflicts, and culture of Russia during
:
- a) the Russian Empire [1400s-1917]
- b) the U.S.S.R. [1922-1991]
- c) Russian Republic [1991-present]

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KWL Charts
Topic #1: The History of Russia (p.422-425)
Topic #2: The Soviet Era (p.425-429)
Topic #3: From Communism to Free Enterprise/Political Challenges (p.430-432)
Topic #4: The Russian People/Culture in Russia (p. 432-435)


Laos:
  • Laos and Russia are both in Asia.
Rwanda:
  • Rwanda and Russia both have republic forms of government.
Thailand:
  • Both Thailand and Russia have tin, fish, and natural gas for natural resources.
India:
  • While 25% of Indians live below the poverty line, only 15.8% of Russians do.
Eritrea:
  • Both Eritrea and Russia separated from a country by going through a war.
Brazil:
  • Brazil and Russia are both the biggest countries on their continents.
Central African Republic:
  • CAR has a risk of disease unlike Russia which has an intermediate risk for disease.